Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 148:1-14. By what specific thoughts and actions—as well as words—shall I go about praising God throughout this day?
Judges 1:1-36. Uneven results of the Israelite tribes’ conquest of Canaan. Is there something God has given me to do that remains, at present, only half done? Action point for today?
II Corinthians 4:1-15. Verses 7-10, enduring a long brutal struggle for the Lord Jesus. How can I attain the spiritual toughness Paul exhibits here? Is it actually worth the cost?
Luke 5:33-39. What would my daily walk with Jesus look like if I consider myself a personal friend of the bridegroom? Why does he tell me not to approach it as if trying to patch an old coat or reuse an old bottle?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.